Some Additions.

**TonyU** · 10-21-2011, 08:35

I'm in the process of picking up some handguns in an estate sale.
During a discussion with a friend about it I mentioned that I was planning on selling one of my shotguns. He in turn said he was planning on selling his Smith & Wesson M&P .45.
After a brief discussion, we came to a mutual arrangement on a trade between my shotgun and the M&P. I had shot it and it is a tack driver. I never thought I would buy a S&W pistol, but I was wrong.
I once stated that I thought FN would give Glock some competition. Not anymore, but this one will.
So, here it is.

Stay tuned for the additional acquisitions.

**Jonathan Randall** · 10-21-2011, 22:26

Sounds like you made a great trade. I still can't get used to seeing plastic pistols, but, since I don't carry or use one for a living, my view's immaterial. Hope you get some great use out of it.

BTW, what kept your FN from giving the Glock a run for it's money? Just curious.

**TonyU** · 10-22-2011, 10:44

Originally Posted by Jonathan Randall

BTW, what kept your FN from giving the Glock a run for it's money? Just curious.

Not my FN but FN in general. Glock at one point boasted that they had 80% of the LE market. Due to it's simplicity and durability it isn't hard to believe. FN then came out with their FNP line of handguns where they added some things many felt Glock missed in the design, like an actual safety, a better trigger, and a grip with an adjustable backstrap.
Now I hear FN , like many manufacturer's, are cutting back their LE contracts.
The S&W M&P is a well designed pistol. It's comes in 9mm, .40, and .45 and the .45 seems to be the most popular.

**TonyU** · 11-05-2011, 11:11

Took awhile before our schedules allowed us to meet, but we managed to make it happen today.
The latest additions; S&W .44 magnum, Colt Python, and a Ruger .22.

**jjaje** · 11-05-2011, 19:16

Very nice, I have always wanted a python, exactly like the one you have there.

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**Cliff Hargrave** · 11-05-2011, 19:31

I had a 4" Python and sold it. Still kicking myself for that move.

Those are three classic American handguns right there. I'm just a little jealous.

**David Craik** · 11-06-2011, 06:45

Very nice. I had wanted a Python myself years ago, but read that like the Hi-Power the tolerances it is made to are extremely tight so it isn't very forgiving of dust, dirt or carbon. Whether this is true or simply gun-writer blather I don't know. Just don't completely disassemble that MK II unless you really, really know what you're doing. We had a guy at work who is pretty knowledgeable about guns take his apart and had to wind up sending it back to Ruger for re-assembly. All the king's horses and all the king's men apparently couldn't get the damn thing back together again. Great pistol though.

**Ramirez** · 11-06-2011, 08:39

Hey guys, what is the difference between a single action and double action trigger mechanism?

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**TonyU** · 11-06-2011, 08:47

Thanks guys. I always wanted a Python. After getting it home and really inspecting it I realized the pistol only works single action. Something's broken somewhere. I still got it for a good price so it'll be worth fixing. I fell in love with the .44 when I was at the academy. After qualifications we had a free range day and a friend brought his in and let me shoot it. I was hooked.
The Ruger is the one I'm most excited about. That'll be the one that I'll start the family with for their lessons.

Originally Posted by Ramirez

Hey guys, what is the difference between a single action and double action trigger mechanism?

On any weapon with a hammer, when down as you pull the trigger the hammer goes back then drops. That's double action. If you pull the hammer back manually then pull the trigger and the hammer drops. That's single action.
On many semi autos the first trigger pull is double then as the slide goes back it "cocks' the hammer then subsequent trigger pulls become single action.
On 1911, or Browning, designed weapons, the pistols are single action only.

**Michael J. Bray** · 11-06-2011, 18:45

Tony, you have acquired some fine handguns here. I once owned a 6" Python and a S&W .44 model 29. Sorry I sold both of them. With regard to the Python's action, there is nothing there a good gunsmith can't correct. If you can't find a smith, return it to Colt and they can repair it. If either of those options don't work, I know a couple of good smiths right here in the Cincinnati area. Also, I just bought the identical M&P .45. I had a M&P .45 a couple years ago, but sold it to acquire an H&K USP. I missed the M&P and just had to have another. I had a hard time accepting polymer handguns, but now that I'm past that issue I find some of them to be totally reliable.

**TonyU** · 11-06-2011, 19:26

I figured it out. It's missing a trigger pin. The Internet is a wonderful thing. Found and ordered. I also had to order some mags for the Mk II as there weren't any with the pistol.
Also, I found the receipt for when the original owner purchased the S&W. It was purchased new in 1986. I'm only its second owner. Pretty cool!

Hey guys, I'm not coming across like SteyrAug, am I?

**Jonathan Randall** · 11-06-2011, 20:05

Originally Posted by TonyU

I figured it out. It's missing a trigger pin. The Internet is a wonderful thing. Found and ordered. I also had to order some mags for the Mk II as there weren't any with the pistol.
Also, I found the receipt for when the original owner purchased the S&W. It was purchased new in 1986. I'm only its second owner. Pretty cool!

Hey guys, I'm not coming across like SteyrAug, am I?

I like your threads. The pics are great and the posts are always informative to ones, who lack experience and knowledge regarding firearms, such as myself.

**TonyU** · 11-25-2011, 10:47

To make sure I don't do something stupid I dropped off the Python to our local gunsmith, Thankfully I did. After inspecting the revolver he told me whomever had it previously converted it to a single action revolver. Not only does the internal mechanisms has to be repaired but the hammer has to be replaced. Everything will put back as it should be and with original Colt parts.